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Practical Guide
My charges statement appears incorrect to me
Incidental charges are the responsibility of the tenant only if they have been agreed upon in the lease agreement (art. 257a al. 2 CO). These typically include heating, hot water, concierge fees, etc. If charges are fixed by advance payment, the landlord must provide a detailed accounting annually.
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Critical Deadlines
- Request for consultation of the statement of account — in the 30 days of receipt of the statement of account (CO 257b)
- On-site inspection of supporting documents — under 30 days
- Written reasoned objection — in the 30 days following consultation (CO 257a / CO 257b)
- Submission to conciliation authority — immediate after refusal (CO 257b / CPC 197)
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